Priya Rao Priya Rao Asked 8 months ago

How to relieve pain after tooth extraction?

Just had a tooth extracted this morning, and the pain is really bothering me now that the anesthesia has worn off. My dentist gave me some painkillers, but I'm trying to find other ways to manage it too.

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Govind Sharma Govind Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Tooth extraction pain, I remember that, son! It's never pleasant. The key is to follow the dentist's instructions very carefully. Keep that gauze in, don't spit or suck, and take your medicines on time. Ice packs on the cheek also help a lot in the first day. It gets better, just be patient.

Priya Das Priya Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey! Tooth extraction sounds rough, don't stress too much though, a little pain is totally normal. Just make sure you take those painkillers on schedule, and don't poke the area! Stick to super soft foods for a few days, like dahi or khichdi. You'll be back to normal in no time!

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Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

After a tooth extraction, your body needs gentle healing. While medical advice is paramount, focusing on calming breathing can sometimes help manage the pain psychologically. Avoid any intense physical activity, and opt for soft, nourishing foods. Allow your body the complete rest it needs to recover.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined May 2026 6 months ago

When my son had a tooth extracted, the dentist told us to apply an ice pack to his cheek for 15-20 minutes on and off to reduce swelling and pain. We also made him eat only soft, cool foods like yogurt and mashed potatoes for the first couple of days. Definitely don't use a straw or spit forcefully to avoid dislodging the clot.

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Ashish Kulkarni Ashish Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, tooth extraction ka pain is no joke! Actually, for me, taking the painkiller right when I felt the numbness wearing off helped a lot. Don't wait for the pain to hit full force. And stick to liquids and soft food, no crunchy stuff for a bit, haan? Swelling ke liye ice pack lagaao.

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